Events and Activities in Singapore for the Christmas Season

By Kiana Koh With each Christmas there seems to be more new and exciting events to celebrate this special day. Grab a pen, your calendar (or maybe just use your phone) and get ready to take down the upcoming events this Christmas in Singapore! This event was a hit last year and so they decided to bring it back again. I’m talking about the Gardens … Continue reading Events and Activities in Singapore for the Christmas Season

Cultivation of Flowers and Fruit on Street 52

By Mildred Jones The Orchid is the National flower of Singapore yet we see the usurpation of the decorative Bougainvillea’s on just about every avenue. On Street 52, Bukit Batok, a primary school had specifically chosen to cultivate a collection of bougainvillea varieties, protected from prying fingers. As soon as you enter the gates, you are greeted with the purple, ‘Barbara Karst’ and the yellow ‘Lady Mary Bearing’. … Continue reading Cultivation of Flowers and Fruit on Street 52

The Blue Bali

By Mildred Jones The Blue Bali is hidden in a relaxing and elegant setting in the recently nominated UNESCO heritage site of the Botanical Gardens. The Gardens most significant contribution was the introduction of the para rubber by Henry Ridley which grew into a main crop that changed the economic and social aspect of the region. Pavilions over the huts with throw on cushions accompanied with … Continue reading The Blue Bali

The Best Places to go for Green Spaces in Singapore

By Juls H. On a trip back from Melbourne, I started to yearn for expansive, open spaces. Spaces where I could stretch and revel in the acres of green and unending sky – I opened my browser to book another air ticket but was reminded that my annual leave has ended. What’s an urban dweller in need of some space in this tiny island-state to … Continue reading The Best Places to go for Green Spaces in Singapore